The Order of Motherland is awarded for exceptional services of nationwide importance rendered to the Republic of Armenia in the spheres of the defense of the state and strengthening of law and order, as well as for creation of significant national values.

The Order of Glory is awarded for outstanding contribution to strengthening and development of interstate relations, ensuring peace and international security, protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, as well as for activities aimed at promotion of economic ties and preservation of spiritual and cultural values.

The Order Tigran the Great is awarded for exceptional services rendered to the Republic of Armenia.

The Order of the Combat Cross is awarded for exceptional courage, self-sacrifice and skills demonstrated while defensing and ensuring the security of the motherland.

The Order St. Vardan Mamikonian is awarded for exceptional courage demonstrated while fulfilling military duty to the motherland, as well as for outstanding services in army building and ensuring military combat training.

The Order of St. Mesrop Mashtots is awarded for outstanding achievements in the spheres of science, invention, education, health, culture and social activities in the Republic of Armenia, as well as for activities aimed at promoting scientific-technical, economic and cultural cooperation with foreign states.

The Order of Honor is awarded for notable services in protecting state and national interests of the Republic of Armenia and establishment of independence and democracy, as well as for significant contribution to building, strengthening and promoting friendship and reinforcing peace between peoples.

The order for “Services to the fatherland” is awarded for state, social and political activity and significant achievements in the spheres of economy, the defence of the motherland, national security, as well as in humanitarian sphere and for other outstanding services.

The Order of Friendship is awarded for significant services in promoting mutual understanding in the political, scientific and educational, cultural and religious spheres, as well for strengthening and bolstering friendly ties between peoples.